The Samuel LeHenanff Quartet is inspired by the traditional music of Brittany, France, infused with a mosaic of influences ranging from Latin to Flamenco with a hint of jazz touched off with blues. Their original arrangements offer a refreshing, contemporary and energetic take on traditional Breton dance music. LeHenanff, a fixture on the Breton music scene, is at ease on the accordion playing Breton or Irish music, whether on stage in Paris, New York or Brittany.

The Samuel LeHenanff Quartet is inspired by the traditional music of Brittany, France, infused with a mosaic of influences ranging from Latin to Flamenco with a hint of jazz touched off with blues. Their original arrangements offer a refreshing, contemporary and energetic take on traditional Breton dance music. LeHenanff, a fixture on the Breton music scene, is at ease on the accordion playing Breton or Irish music, whether on stage in Paris, New York or Brittany.

The Samuel LeHenanff Quartet is inspired by the traditional music of Brittany, France, infused with a mosaic of influences ranging from Latin to Flamenco with a hint of jazz touched off with blues. Their original arrangements offer a refreshing, contemporary and energetic take on traditional Breton dance music. LeHenanff, a fixture on the Breton music scene, is at ease on the accordion playing Breton or Irish music, whether on stage in Paris, New York or Brittany.

Reaching into their individual roots of bluegrass, jazz, Scandinavian, old-time American and both western and Indian classical music, Sandra Wong, Dominick Leslie and Ty Burhoe honor each tradition while moving into new, uncharted territory. Whether it’s old-time tunes in 7, Bach on nyckelharpa, mandolin and tabla, Swedish tunes from hundreds of years ago brought into a 21st century arrangement or Shakti revisited, Sandra, Dom and Ty create a musical playground for everyone (both musicians and listeners) to explore, play, stretch, and grow in a joyful space.

The Sandra Wong Trio creates a unique and highly pleasing musical experience by drawing from several musical traditions: classical, Indian, bluegrass, jazz, Scandinavian and old-time American. The trio also performs original compositions. Come along on a journey through different styles of music spanning across the globe.

Sandra Wong, Dominick Leslie and Ty Burhoe come together in an unusual trio combination of nyckelharpa/fiddle, mandolin and tabla/world percussion to explore music from all corners of the globe, including their own compositions. Reaching into their individual roots of bluegrass, jazz, Scandinavian, old-time American and both western and Indian classical music, their arrangements honor each tradition while moving into new, uncharted territory.

Often referred to as "The Hendrix of the Sahara," Vieux Farka Toure is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Toure, who died in 2006. While remaining true to the roots of his father’s music, he uses elements of rock, Latin music, and other African influences. With each new project, Vieux expands his horizons, embraces new challenges and further entrenches his reputation as one of the world’s most talented and innovative musicians.

Held in Mali for over a decade, The Festival au Desert has been cancelled as a result of civil war in that country. So, in 2013, instead of congregating in the Sahara, Mali will be coming to the world. From soulful Malian Blues, to traditional trance-like nomadic music, to the intense, electric, modern sound of the Malian desert, this concert will be a stunning example of culture in motion, and an unforgettable opening for the 10th Annual International Folk Art Market. The featured performers are Mamadou Kelly, Tartit and Imharhan.

The Cuban band TradiSon specializes in the musical form son, a combination of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Spanish melody. The group was formed with the goal of presenting the best Cuban musical roots, incluing guaracha, guajira, bolero and more. TradiSon are the heirs to the mantle of the Buena Social Club, playing traditional music from the 30s and 40s.

Fanfare Ciocarlia, "The Legends of Gypsy Brass," are one of the world's greatest live bands, their energy and ingenuity having won them fans from Melbourne to Memphis, Tokyo to Toulouse. Having learned their craft at the feet of their fathers and grandfathers, Fanfare's members proudly approach every concert as a challenge to both entertain audiences and keep the true spirit of Gypsy music alive.

Harmoniously fusing traditional rhythms and songs with a modern flair, Mala Maña uses music as a medium for healing, empowerment, and entertainment. Mala Maña is built upon a deep love and respect for music and each other, with a shared passion for social truths and justice.

Mala Maña, Albuquerque's own all-female voice and percussion ensemble, fuses contemporary and traditional rhythyms of the African diaspora. Much of their focus is in Latin American music; however, they encompass influences of all the Americas. Performing original as well as traditional songs, their sound is inspiring and unforgettable.

¡Globalquerque! takes over the whole campus of the National Hispanic Cultural Center on September 20 and 21! Each night features three stages of artists from around the world. And don't forget the free Global Fiesta on Saturday from 10:30 AM-4 PM!

¡Globalquerque! takes over the whole campus of the National Hispanic Cultural Center on September 20 and 21! Each night features three stages of artists from around the world. And don't forget the free Global Fiesta on Saturday from 10:30 AM-4 PM!

Te Amo, Argentina is an exotic audio-visual journey that draws audiences into the heart of Argentina and its fascinating, diverse culture. This multi-media performance features music from the Latin Grammy award-winning album Antonio Lysy at the Broad – Music from Argentina. From the Amerindian rhythms of the Andes Mountains, the the city-street cafés of Buenos Aires, the combination of music and dance performances weaves together a pulsating and inspiring homage to Argentina (Te Amo, Argentina means "I Love You, Argentina"). Using Antonio Lysy's autobiographical experiences as the backbone for the show's story arc, Te Amo, Argentina sends the audience on an audio-visual journey though the beloved cultural legacy of Argentina.

In their fifteen years together as a band, celebrated Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli have gone from being hometown heroes to being named U.S. State Department Cultural Ambassadors. Their music—a notorious urban-Latino-and-beyond collision of hip hop and salsa, dancehall and cumbia, samba and funk, merengue and comparsa, East L.A. R&B and New Orleans second line, Jamaican ragga and Indian raga—has long followed a key mantra: it will take you around the world by taking you around L.A.

This concert is being held as part of La Cosecha Dual Language Conference and will help raise money for Dual Language Education of New Mexico's scholarship fund.

Carlos Núñez is one of Galicia’s most revered artists, undisputed as the tradition’s greatest piper. He is well known in Irish music circles, thanks to his early "adoption" by The Chieftains (so close was his musical and personal connection he was dubbed "The Seventh Chieftain"). Núñez’s music draws on influences that range from ancient and contemporary Celtic (with a unique Spanish swing) to Medieval and Baroque, and also borrows from the sounds and styles of the places where Galicians have settled, including Cuba, Brazil, Argentina, even the United States.